How much is the train ticket from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from New Brunswick to Philadelphia start at $12. The average price for this train route is around $52. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?

The average train trip from New Brunswick to Philadelphia takes 51m and covers 87 km. The quickest train gets you there in 45m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New Brunswick to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from New Brunswick to Philadelphia departs at 5:30am. The latest train departs at 10:46pm.

Train New Brunswick to Philadelphia from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on March 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:58am	New Brunswick Station	49m	8:47am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	12:52pm	New Brunswick Station	51m	1:43pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:05pm	New Brunswick Station	52m	5:57pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on March 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	1:34pm	New Brunswick Station	45m	2:19pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:46am	New Brunswick Station	49m	10:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:46am	New Brunswick Station	49m	10:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on March 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	1:08pm	New Brunswick Station	46m	1:54pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:46am	New Brunswick Station	49m	10:35am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	9:46am	New Brunswick Station	49m	10:35am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on March 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:58am	New Brunswick Station	49m	8:47am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on March 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:58am	New Brunswick Station	49m	8:47am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on March 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:58am	New Brunswick Station	49m	8:47am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on March 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:58am	New Brunswick Station	49m	8:47am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for New Brunswick to Philadelphia on March 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	7:58am	New Brunswick Station	49m	8:47am	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	5:30am	New Brunswick Station	52m	6:22am	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	7:51am	New Brunswick Station	58m	8:49am	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:12 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from New Brunswick to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

84 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $34	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $243	Average Duration51m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,772 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5772 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $12

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New Brunswick to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from New Brunswick to Philadelphia start at $12. The average price for this train route is around $52. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?
The average train trip from New Brunswick to Philadelphia takes 51m and covers 87 km. The quickest train gets you there in 45m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New Brunswick to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New Brunswick to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from New Brunswick to Philadelphia departs at 5:30am. The latest train departs at 10:46pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03-18

$16

03-19

$67

Today

$69

03-21

$95

03-22

$126

03-23

$16

03-24

$9

03-25

$9

The cheapest trip from New Brunswick to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Mar 24, 2026 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Brunswick to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $264 for a train ticket from New Brunswick to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2026-03-24.